• 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony RX100 V advantages over Canon G5X Mark II

  • Slower slow-motion
    1000 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    23.8 fps vs 20.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon G5X Mark II advantages over Sony RX100 V

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Fast startup
    ~1.50 vs 2.0 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    120 mm vs 70 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer video battery life
    55 vs 35 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Newer
    5 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Faster RAW shooting
    30.0 fps vs 24.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Both provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Pocket-friendly design; Unbelievably fast burst capture; Generous buffer depth, even for raw; Fast and confident autofocus; Very high resolution gives lots of detail in good light; High ISO noise levels much better than most pocket camera rivals; High-quality 4K video with uncompressed HDMI out; Super-fast High Frame Rate video

  • Very pricey for a compact camera; Still no touch screen; Slow buffer clearing; JPEGs can look over-processed at higher ISOs; Lens doesn't offer much telephoto reach; Battery life is very modest; 4K movies are limited to five minute clips

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Sony RX100 V
Sony RX100 III
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon G5X Mark II
Sony RX100 III
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $748
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Sony RX100 V
Sony RX100 IV
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $898
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Canon G5X Mark II
Sony RX100 IV
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $898
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 V
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $923
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Canon G5X Mark II
Canon G7X Mark II
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $923
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • NFC

Compared to Sony RX100 VA

Sony RX100 V
Sony RX100 VA
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
Canon G5X Mark II
Sony RX100 VA
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Sony RX100 V
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $999
  • 1 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $1008
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Canon G5X Mark II
Canon G7X Mark III
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $1008
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • External Mic Jack
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